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2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Tajikistan
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The Government of Tajikistan does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Kyrgyzstan
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The Government of the Kyrgyz Republic (or Kyrgyzstan) does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the U.S.-India Business Council’s India Ideas Summit
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Thank you, everyone. (Applause.) Please – thank you, thank you very much. (Applause.) Please, take a seat.
At a Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony with the #AfghanEvac Coalition
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Good afternoon and thank you for joining us here today at the National Museum of American Diplomacy to recognize the extraordinary efforts of hundreds of dedicated volunteers elemental to the unique and unprecedented collaboration and partnership between the United States Department of State and the #AfghanEvac Coalition.
Department of State Dedicates New U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad, India
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
In an important symbol of our enduring friendship with India, U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti, U.S. Consul General Jennifer Larson, and local government officials formally dedicated the new U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad on May 26.
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates Restore Diplomatic Ties
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The United States welcomes and congratulates Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on their resumption of diplomatic representation and reopening embassies.
The United States is Deeply Troubled with Israeli Settlement Announcement
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The United States is deeply troubled by the Israeli government’s reported decision to advance planning for over 4,000 settlement units in the West Bank.
Welcoming Hajj Flights between Sana’a and Jeddah
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The United States welcomes the launch of Hajj flights between Sana’a and Jeddah for Yemeni pilgrims.
Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf will travel to Israel and the West Bank June 17-24 and to Jordan June 24-25.
Under Secretary Zeya at the Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
On behalf of the United States, I thank the European Union for organizing this important pledging conference to support Syrians who have suffered on an unthinkable scale.
Special Representative Syed’s Travel to Iraq with U.S. Private Sector Delegation
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
From June 11 to June 15, Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Dilawar Syed traveled to Baghdad, Iraq.
The United States Announces $920 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for Syria
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Today, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya announced $920 million in additional U.S. humanitarian assistance for Syria at the Brussels VII Conference on “Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region.”
Welcoming Proceedings at the International Court of Justice to Hold the Syrian Regime Accountable
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The United States welcomes Canada and the Netherlands’ decision to initiate legal proceedings at the International Court of Justice to hold Syria accountable for the reported torture of thousands of individuals at the hands of the Assad regime.
U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to Saudi Arabia
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking traveled to Saudi Arabia on June 12 to advance efforts to further expand the continuing benefits of the truce and launch a comprehensive peace process.
United States Publishes Advisory to Industry on Iran’s UAV-Related Activities
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Today, the Department of State, Department of Commerce, Department of Justice, and Department of the Treasury issued an advisory to alert the international community, private sector, and public to the threat posed by Iran’s procurement, development, and proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Hiba Nasr of Asharq News
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
(In Arabic.) Mr. Secretary, thanks for sitting down with us.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud at a Joint Press Availability
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
(In progress) (Via interpreter) press conference for the minister of foreign affairs of Saudi Arabia and also Mr. Antony Blinken, the minister of foreign affairs from the USA.
Joint Communiqué by Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The following statement was released by Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud and United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and the Foreign Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS following today’s meeting.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council President Al-Alimi
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: